PHỐ BÊN ĐỒI - THE CITY ON HILLS

PHỐ BÊN ĐỒI - THE CITY ON HILLS is Vietnam’s first annual, inter- and multidisciplinary community art programme sited in Dalat city, Central Highlands region of Vietnam.

With the vision to transform Dalat city into a top cultural destination of Southeast Asia, Pho Ben Doi brings you contemporary art shows every year. Each show has a unique theme, reflected in participating artists, experts, and the contents of parallel programming produced in collaboration with renowned institutions and individuals of high caliber from around the world.

OUR MISSION

HERITAGE PRESERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY BUILDING

CULTURAL EDUCATION

OUR GOALS

Promoting local tourism and brands via contemporary art.

Increasing cultural playground for remote children as well as introducing education about urban preservations.

Organizing workshops with topics about urban planning and urban utilization.

Expanding the activities of Urban Sketchers group in Dalat city by creating outdoor sketching activities, improving social interaction, and raising awareness.

Connecting artist groups domestically and internationally; creating a more sustainable Dalat's Creative and Cultural Hub; and to give support to young artist generation in Vietnam.

OUR TEAM

PHO BEN DOI is a fun, artistic playground not only for the community we serve but to our team first and foremost. We are committed to turn Pho Ben Doi - the City on Hills into a high-quality annual event where everyone can have a space to experience art in every sense: sight, sound, smell, touch, taste in Dalat city. We tell stories, feature artists, give rise to young people and create contents to inspire a more creative life.